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PE03 KNW

2003 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,425 mi
Last recorded149,425 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 KNW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 149,425 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 149,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 148,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 145,259 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 139,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 139,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 132,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside washer jet

Oil leak ()

front pads less than 1/3 original thickness

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 132,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside washer jet

Oil leak ()

front pads less than 1/3 original thickness

Pass 17 Aug 2015 126,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2014 120,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 113,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 113,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 104,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 104,258 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,383 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 79,306 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n.s.r.and o.s.r.tyres worn to inner edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,574 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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PE03 KNW is a 2003 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE03 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE03 KNW registered?

PE03 KNW is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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